From the joy of being alive through the days of falling in love, raising a family, finding faith—questioning and living it—changing, maturing, and finally facing life’s closure, this book of poetry presents it all. Then, in case that isn’t enough, a bevy of songs are added to express life yet another way.
There is joy: “The laughter started way down low,
Maybe in my great big toe—“
Contemplation: “A wing-ed bird chirps out the first dawn call
And soon pink sky is flooded with the sound. . .”
Love: “Spray bounced off the strictest cliffs,
Coating briefly lovers’ lips”
Life’s changes: “The emptiness
the quiet space
The laughter gone
Some other place”
Faith: “I am no longer my own, but Thine.
Put me to what Thou wilt.
Rank me with whom Thou wilt.”
And facing life’s closure:
“Fine old house,
We have outlived them all
And you shall remain
When I am gone.
Then you will fill again.
You will never be alone.”
Then, after the poetry, comes music of faith and life that ends on this spirited note:
“Kick up your heels, baby!
Life is to be lived!
It’ll take all you can give,
So kick, kick, kick!
Kick up your heels, baby!”

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